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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1971

Page

3

Weather details and June totals across multiple cities

The daily weather report lists high and low temperatures for Atlanta, Bismarck, Minneapolis, Chicago, New Orleans, Denver, New York, Duluth, Phoenix, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Washington with precipitation amounts and normals. It also notes barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and year-to-date comparisons. In June, Coralville Lake pool level and various dam readings show minor changes, while several births are recorded in Marion and surrounding areas on June 23 and 24 with multiple families named and locations provided.

Atlanta Bismarck Tapolis Chicago N.orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L.angeles Washington C. R

Multiple Civil Debtors and Local Notices Listed

A compendium of civil debtors with names and debts in Cedar Rapids area, plus numerous obituaries and service notices from various towns. Items include Patricia Lee Smith and spouse listings, numerous marriages and notices, church services, visitations, and memorial contributions, all dated around 12 12 p.m. Wednesday and nearby events.

Cemetery notices from Mason-Hand's Tama and Calmar Luther church

Funeral notices indicate services for Mason-Hand's in Tama and Calmar Lutheran Church for Mrs. T. M. Hilles land 79. Services set Saturday at 1 30 at Bohnenkamp's and Calmar Lutheran church. Visitation Thursday after 7 30 and Friday after 8 am at French's.

Mason-Hand’s Tama Masonville Ross Scanlon Bohnenkamp’s Calmar T. M. Hillesland Calmar Lutheran Church French

Consumer to Foot Cleanup Cost Says Train

LAS VEGAS AP says Russell Train chairman of the President's Council on Environmental Quality notes that the consumer will ultimately pay for environmental cleanup. He says the polluter should cover initial costs but the consumer bears the final burden as benefits accrue to the public.

Las Vegas Russell Train President’s Council On Environmental Quality Train

Tunnel Fire Tragedy Described by Survivor

A survivor recalls entering a tunnel blast scene where smoke and heat thwarted rescue efforts. He confirms four men were injured and believed the explosion was caused by natural gas ignited by a welder's spark. Hospitalized worker listed in good condition as tests show minimal gas remains.

Walters

Vealey pleads guilty in multi-defendant murder case

Yablonski praised as mastermind and financier tied to the job. Vealey’s co attorney Hart says the plea aimed to avoid the electric chair. charges dropped include conspiracy burglary larceny robbery and breaking and entering. A later hearing will determine guilt degree and sentence under Pennsylvania law with possible electric chair or life if first degree murder. Further delay expected until trial of the other defendants.

Vealey William Hart Pennsylvania Sprague

West Virginia Doctor Elected AMA President in 1971

Dr. Charles Hoffman of Huntington West Virginia was chosen president of the American Medical Association at the 1971 convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. He will take office June 1972 succeeding Dr. Wesley Hall. Hoffman, 66, is a former West Virginia Medical Association president and chose urology after losing a kidney in medical school.

Atlantic City N. J UPI Charles Hoffman Huntington W. Va American Medical Association House of Delgates Wesley Hall Ralph Teall Sacramento Calif L. O. Simenstad Osceola Wis Hoffman West Virginia Medical Association University of Cincinnati Medical School

Want Ads Work For Buyers And Sellers Alike

Classified want ads serve both buyers and sellers by connecting needs with offerings. Readers can post or browse items for sale, services offered, employment opportunities, and housing options in concise notices.

Regents Allocate Returns Reductions Across Iowa Universities

The Iowa regents trimmed UNI unallocated funds by 987000 while boosting Iowa U and Iowa State budgets. University of Iowa receives 73035000 for two years, ISU 58311000, UNI 23329000. Presidents Kamerick and Parks pushed concerns over future costs and enrollment shares amid tight general education budgets.

Iowa U Iowa State UNI U. of S Richey

Obituary: Naomi Hammon 1896 74 dies in Cedar Rapids

Naomi Hammon 74 of 1500 Oakland Road NE died Tuesday after retiring from Northwestern University Evanston Ill She was born November 15 1896 in Black Hawk county Survivors include a son Howard of Lake Village Indiana two grandsons two sisters Ruth James Mt Vernon and Ethel McCullough Evanston three brothers Bruce Lisbon Edward Center Junction and Robert Mesa Arizona Services Friday at 2 p.m. Morgan Funeral Home Mt Vernon friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday

Naomi Hammon Oakland Road

Obituaries and funerals in Kalamazoo area notices

Mrs Frances P Holland funeral Friday at St Matthew’s Church with burial at St Peter’s cemetery. Rosary Thursday evening at Stewart funeral home. Surviving are Mr and Mrs Samuel Jean. Also listed are Fred L Bokerney and George L Meyer with services at Chapel of Memories and Brady mortuary respectively, all followed by Cedar Memorial cemetery burials. Continuous notices cite Trinity United Methodist Church Eden United Church of Christ affiliations and Cedar Memorial funeral home handling.

Estella Graybill Dies in Oelwein at 75

Estella Edna Graybill 75 formerly of 406 First Avenue NW died Tuesday in an Oelwein nursing home. A retired telephone operator at the Roosevelt hotel she also worked at Craemer's. She lived in Cedar Rapids 30 years and was active in St. Patrick's church and the American Legion auxiliary. Survivors include son Duane of St. Paul and daughters Mrs. Kenneth Butters Fayette and Mrs. Kenneth Mersch Cedar Rapids, 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. Services Friday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart church Oelwein. Rosary Thursday at 8 p.m. Brant funeral home Oelwein.

Estella Edna Graybill First Avenue NW Oelwein Graybill Roosevelt Hotel Craemer’s Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church American Legion Auxiliary Duane St. Paul Kenneth Butters Fayette Kenneth Mersch Sacred Heart Church Brant Funeral Home

Woman dies from gunshot in personal safety case

Elizabeth Ann Conner 44 of 1159 C avenue NW died Wednesday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Linn county medical examiner ruled death by own action. Survived by husband Robert C. Connet a daughter Dawn Michele and a son Michael Robert. Services set for Friday at First Christian church with burial at Friends cemetery.

Elizabeth Ann Conner C Avenue NW Linn County Elizabeth Ann Connet Cedar Rapids Vinton Robert C. Connet St. Luke's Hospital Connet First Christian Church U.S. Power Squadron University of Iowa St. Luke’s School of Nursing Davenport Dawn Michele Connet Michael Robert Connet Beulah Walter John M. Hardy Friends Cemetery Springdale Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Senators Seek $8.7 Billion Defense Budget Cut

Senators Mathias and Proxmire propose a ceiling of 68 billion dollars for the defense budget starting July 1, arguing Viet Namization and manpower cuts can save. They note the administration seeks 75 billion with Congress already adding 1.7 billion in salary increases.

War Study details on Vietnam era decisions and figures

The article summarizes a Pentagon study indicating Johnson sent then Vice-president to Vietnam in 1961 to urge South Vietnam to invite U.S. ground troops, while Diem resisted. It notes a 1963 NSC rejection of a State Department pullout plan and cites McNamara's 1967 push for a coalition government and later recommendation to push Saigon toward accommodation with non Communist NLf members.

Nedy Johnson Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Diem Sun-Times Los Angeles Times Pentagon National Security Council State Department Paul Kattenburg Rusk Knight Defense McNamara Saigon National Liberation Front

Describing Camels as Desert Dwellers and Water Averse

The article notes camels are animals of arid deserts with a strong aversion to water. It explains they resist crossing even small streams, highlighting their drought adapted nature and water avoidance.

Knowledge Isn’t The Only Reason Knowledge Isn’t The Only Reason

In Grand Forks North Dakota AP reports high school pupils seeking UND summer school for juniors must write why they want to attend. One applicant wrote a revealing line claiming a 36 24 36 figure as his reason. Registrar Milford Ulven said honesty might offset any lack of academic zeal.

Grand Fork N.D University of North Dakota Milford Alven Ulven

Byrd Birth Date Revised Three Months Earlier

Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia is about two months older than he has claimed. A birth certificate found by Byrd's older brother shows the date as November 20, 1917, instead of January 15, 1918. Byrd was raised by his aunt, Titus Byrd, and adopted her surname.

Washington Robert Byrd D-W. Va Byrd Clyde Sale North Wilkesboro N. C Titus Byrd

Top Secret Stamp Being Abused Says Expert

Washington AP former air force security expert William G. Florence told the House that at least 20 million Pentagon papers are classified and that 9942 percent should not qualify even for the lowest confidential stamp. He served as Pentagon deputy assistant for security until last month.

Washington (Ap Air Force Pentagon Stamp William G. Florence House Ment Operations Florence Defense Department Joint Chiefs of Staff Japan Subcommittee

Jury Awards Four Plaintiffs in Benton County Horse Races Suit

A Linn district court jury returned a 12515.27 verdict in a 63750 case filed by Elmer H. Miller Scott W. Birlingmair and others over injuries at the Benton County fair on August 4 1968. Four verdicts were returned against four defendants including Dale Buck and the Benton County Agricultural Society with sums awarded for personal injuries and medical expenses. The trial followed two weeks of evidence and disputed negligence over rider experience barricades and infield spectators.

Elmer H. Miller Scott W. Birlingmair Benton County Fair Linn District Court Miller Birlingmair William Birlingmair Dale Buck Dale Buck, Jr Benton County Agricultural Society Trail Blazers Saddle Club Waterloo Bucks Center Point

Faulty Brakes Blamed as Car Strikes Three

Three women were injured when a car failed to stop at a red light due to faulty brakes at Second avenue and Second street SE. Driver Vernon M. Molitor, 304 K avenue NW, faced a charge. Victims Etta Shackelford 79 Walker Betty Keiper 52 Palo and Norma Cook 57 Troy Mills received treatment and were released from St. Luke's hospital.

Second Avenue Second Street Vernon M. Molitor K Avenue NW Etta Shackelford Walker Betty Keiper Palo Norma Cook Troy Mills

Pope Renews Plea for Jerusalem Internationalization

Pope Paul VI renewed his appeal for internationalization of Jerusalem in Vatican City. The appeal underscores ongoing Vatican efforts to secure a neutral status for the Holy City amid Middle East tensions and calls for global convergence on the issue.

Vatican City Paul VI Jerusalem

Pressman Union Names Laurance In NLRB Action

Cedar Rapids printing plant local 104 files unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB in Minneapolis against Laurance Press Co. after a May 26 election, alleging two employees were discharged for union activity and that the company has not begun contract negotiations. M A Pusateri leads local 104. Henry Heaton declined comment.

Cedar Rapids Laurance Press Co First Street National Labor Relations Board Minneapolis NLRB Laurance M. A. Pusateri Henry Heaton

Band of Maoist Ambushers Kill Town Mayor in Luzon

In northern Luzon a band believed to be New People's Army members ambushed and killed a town mayor and four companions. The incident underscores ongoing insurgent violence in the region.

Manila New People’s Army Luzon

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